Marine Science and Ocean Politics.

The article discusses the marine and ocean resources threats with the advancement of technology in the U.S. According to the author, technological advancement permits man to exploit the raw materials on the ocean floor beyond the traditional boundaries of national power and the government has difficulty in assuring protection over property rights in ocean and sea bed resources. He further asserts that there is no way of escaping reality that the degree to which mankind benefits from ocean resources is influenced as much by the interplay of national interests as by technology elevates. In conclusion, it states that if human improvement and world peace gains from the innovation of international organization, then ocean space furnishes unique opportunities that are in danger of being lost.